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Mango Ube Sticky Rice

Mango Ube Sticky Rice: A Creamy Tropical Treat You’ll Love

Mango Ube Sticky Rice is a creamy tropical dessert that combines ripe mangoes and ube in a luxurious coconut milk base.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sticky Rice
  • 2 cups dry glutinous rice Soak overnight for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Coconut Mixture
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup room temperature water
  • 1/2 cup additional full-fat coconut milk
For the Ube Flavor
  • 1 cup ube halaya or ube spread This gives the dish its distinctive purple hue.
  • 2-3 drops ube extract Optional for enhancing flavor.
For the Topping
  • 2 large ripe mangoes Choose sweet and fragrant mangoes.
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut For a crunchy texture.

Equipment

  • bamboo steamer
  • Saucepan
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the glutinous rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Soak overnight.
  2. Drain the rice and steam in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper for 20-25 minutes until translucent and tender.
  3. Heat 1 cup of coconut milk in a saucepan, add granulated sugar and sea salt, and stir until dissolved.
  4. Stir in the ube halaya and optional ube extract until well combined.
  5. Add the steamed rice to the coconut-ube mixture and stir until well-coated; cook on low for 4 minutes.
  6. Let the mixture cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  7. For the coconut sauce, combine another 1/2 cup of coconut milk with sugar, bring to boil, then mix in the cornstarch slurry until thickened.
  8. Peel and slice the mangoes into thin strips.
  9. To serve, mound sticky rice on a plate, arrange mango slices, drizzle coconut sauce, and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.

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